Ensuring access to high quality, affordable health care is essential for everyone, but especially challenging for folks who live in rural Northwest Washington communities.

In Washington, our rural hospitals serve upwards of 70% of the geographic area and 15% of our population. What sets rural hospitals apart from their counterparts in more densely populated areas? They create critical connections for local health care services and a bridge to specialized care outside the community at bigger medical facilities.

The MAGA Republicans in the House have just released a new piece of legislation that deeply concerns me. They have decided to prioritize restricting access to critical reproductive health care above safeguarding American families — again.

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This month, Rick hosted six town halls focused on veterans.

These forums served both as an opportunity for veterans to hear updates on legislation benefiting them and their families as well as ask questions about the Department of Veterans Affairs, health care, job training, housing, and matters involving veterans and their families. For Rick, this isn't new: over the years, he has held more than 70 veterans forums, seeking direct input from local veterans to better serve their needs in Congress.